Catalog ID pH pH (Urine and Body Fluids)
CPOE Test Name
Urine pH; Fluid pH
Synonyms
UR pH; FL pH
Specimen Type
Urine; Body Fluids
Specimen Requirements
Body Fluid: Sterile screw cap container
Random Urine: Clear Top Urine Tube; 8 mL urine
Causes for Rejection
Improper labeling; insufficient quantity; leaking
Reference Values
4.6 – 8.0
Performing Lab
Core Laboratory, AD3301 721-2120
Turn Around Time
Urgent/Emergent 2 hours; Routine daily
Methodology
pH electrode
CPT / HCPCS Code
83986